Regardless of what you think of the man and his policies, the cartoon is incorrect.
Mr. Obama is talking about what to do with the people already here, many of whom have been here all their lives. This has nothing to do with encouraging people currently in Mexico to move here.
And, as everyone here should know, it is up to Congress to do the heavy lifting on immigration reform. And Congress has done, and plans to do, nothing. Nothing. I’ll say it again. Nothing.
Everyone wants something done. Congress won’t do its job. Whether he has the authority or whether you like his plan, at least give Mr. Obama credit for wanting to get something done. Something.
For all of you Obama-haters, your best bet is (and has always been) to encourage your “representatives” in Congress to do their job. They are being paid very well by both taxpayers and lobbyists. They truly do have the best health care system in the world (which is why they have no clue as to what the rest of us go through) and they have all kinds of perks, privilege, and power.
It’s time to make them earn it by facing the tough problems and making the tough decisions. If Congress acts, Obama will not and cannot act alone.
I will not say that there is no reason for anger and frustration: there is plenty. I will state for the record that much of it is misplaced and misdirected.
Barry hasn’t done crap for over 6 years on immigration. The Republican Congress comes in office in a month and a half, yet Barry says “This is urgent and must be done right this second”.Seems like King Barry did not want to hear from the People’s Representatives.
The USA already has immigration laws and processes in place to grant legal citizenship. We only need to secure the borders. Honest and worthy immigrants utilize the existing laws of the USA and are accepted legally WITH OPEN ARMS. Otherwise, they are law-breakers and do not respect our country’s laws and should be deported.
It continues to astonish that all the so-called “conservatives”/Fox ‘news’ viewers are perfectly happy to allow businesses of all sizes to hire illegals. -Many, if not most, actually believe that there were no illegals in the US before Obama was elected.
braindead08 wrote "It continues to astonish that all the so-called “conservatives”/Fox ‘news’ viewers are perfectly happy to allow businesses of all sizes to hire illegals. " you must be a follower of gruber // note bush set up ssa hotline so employers can check // demo walmart does not
Andy Borowitz said it well, the Republicans will be making it so bad here, that will be folks trying to get back to Mexico, Honduras, Guatamala, and El Salvador! And that will include the American middle class trying to beat them across!
If any border-crossing Mexicans heard President Obama’s very articulate speech Thursday night, then they would be disappointed. It involved only people who have lived here five years or more.
On a side note: It is still refreshing to hear a president who obeys the law, doesn’t slaughter hundreds of thousands, doesn’t drive us into huge debt for pointless wars, doesn’t tank the economy, and can speak in full paragraphs.
After eight years of G.W. Bush, I cannot get over the joy of having an intelligent president.
BaltoBill over 9 years ago
“… that child invasion awhile back …”Seems like only yesterday…that, and Benghazi. Now it’s the Cold, Keystone and Cosby 24-7!
I Play One On TV over 9 years ago
Regardless of what you think of the man and his policies, the cartoon is incorrect.
Mr. Obama is talking about what to do with the people already here, many of whom have been here all their lives. This has nothing to do with encouraging people currently in Mexico to move here.
And, as everyone here should know, it is up to Congress to do the heavy lifting on immigration reform. And Congress has done, and plans to do, nothing. Nothing. I’ll say it again. Nothing.
Everyone wants something done. Congress won’t do its job. Whether he has the authority or whether you like his plan, at least give Mr. Obama credit for wanting to get something done. Something.
For all of you Obama-haters, your best bet is (and has always been) to encourage your “representatives” in Congress to do their job. They are being paid very well by both taxpayers and lobbyists. They truly do have the best health care system in the world (which is why they have no clue as to what the rest of us go through) and they have all kinds of perks, privilege, and power.
It’s time to make them earn it by facing the tough problems and making the tough decisions. If Congress acts, Obama will not and cannot act alone.
I will not say that there is no reason for anger and frustration: there is plenty. I will state for the record that much of it is misplaced and misdirected.
ConserveGov over 9 years ago
Barry hasn’t done crap for over 6 years on immigration. The Republican Congress comes in office in a month and a half, yet Barry says “This is urgent and must be done right this second”.Seems like King Barry did not want to hear from the People’s Representatives.
GoogleCommonSense over 9 years ago
The USA already has immigration laws and processes in place to grant legal citizenship. We only need to secure the borders. Honest and worthy immigrants utilize the existing laws of the USA and are accepted legally WITH OPEN ARMS. Otherwise, they are law-breakers and do not respect our country’s laws and should be deported.
braindead Premium Member over 9 years ago
It continues to astonish that all the so-called “conservatives”/Fox ‘news’ viewers are perfectly happy to allow businesses of all sizes to hire illegals. -Many, if not most, actually believe that there were no illegals in the US before Obama was elected.
oneoldhat over 9 years ago
braindead08 wrote "It continues to astonish that all the so-called “conservatives”/Fox ‘news’ viewers are perfectly happy to allow businesses of all sizes to hire illegals. " you must be a follower of gruber // note bush set up ssa hotline so employers can check // demo walmart does not
Dtroutma over 9 years ago
Andy Borowitz said it well, the Republicans will be making it so bad here, that will be folks trying to get back to Mexico, Honduras, Guatamala, and El Salvador! And that will include the American middle class trying to beat them across!
braindead Premium Member over 9 years ago
“OK, you’ve just proved yourself too stupid to have a conversation with.”-^ The above is your basic Fox “news” viewer’s idea of enriching debate.
ConserveGov over 9 years ago
Get ready for 4 million illegals now competing for your legal job!
Michael Peterson Premium Member over 9 years ago
Yes, he DID say he was boosting border security! That fence got stronger last night.
BrianCrook over 9 years ago
If any border-crossing Mexicans heard President Obama’s very articulate speech Thursday night, then they would be disappointed. It involved only people who have lived here five years or more.
On a side note: It is still refreshing to hear a president who obeys the law, doesn’t slaughter hundreds of thousands, doesn’t drive us into huge debt for pointless wars, doesn’t tank the economy, and can speak in full paragraphs.
After eight years of G.W. Bush, I cannot get over the joy of having an intelligent president.